2005 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4.8 liter V8
I only have a bumper with a ball, not a frame mounted hitch. I have no choice in this matter I'm basically being kicked out of my rental home by the end of the month and switching to RV life full tim...
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That is a 30-foot trailer that has an empty weight of about 5100 lbs. Fully stocked with all your household goods it will likely weigh approximately 6500 lbs. That means the tongue weight will be closer to 750 lbs. (I assume you’re not towing the trailer with absolutely nothing in it). Add the fact that without a WD hitch the front tires of your truck will be unloaded by a couple hundred pounds. Now consider the likelihood of best case vs. worst case scenario. You willing to risk it?
Can I potentially counter balance the trailer and load my things in the back of the trailer in the bunk room while moving thereby taking pressure off the hitch?
Don't try to underload the hitch...too little hitch weight can make a trailer unstable going down the road.
